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Offline Mark West

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Re: First 'Scoot'
« Reply #30 on: November 23, 2015, 02:06:38 PM »
Honda S65 I bought used for (I think) $70.00 in 72 or 73. It did a lot of miles at WOT and 55-60MPH depending on wind.

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Offline Kiwi_Roy

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Re: First 'Scoot'
« Reply #31 on: November 23, 2015, 02:56:57 PM »
I started out really big, 35cc Winged Wheel

 
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I learned a lot with that, it was quite fast for such a small engine, 30 mph on the flat, the second bike I ought was a 600cc Ariel with a one piece head and barrels. The side valves were extracted thru a pair of brass plugs followed by another Ariel 600 model VB
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Re: First 'Scoot'
« Reply #32 on: November 23, 2015, 07:32:12 PM »
1981 Suzuki 550.  Ran like a top.  Sold it to a Navy buddy who ran it into the ground. :police:
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Re: First 'Scoot'
« Reply #33 on: November 23, 2015, 07:42:48 PM »
67 Yamaha 305 two stroke. I loved that thing because I didn't know any better, but I could get it up around 95. At least it was fun and reliable.
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Offline Triple Jim

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Re: First 'Scoot'
« Reply #34 on: November 23, 2015, 08:15:11 PM »
Quote from: wymple on November 23, 2015, 07:42:48 PM
67 Yamaha 305 two stroke. I loved that thing because I didn't know any better, but I could get it up around 95. At least it was fun and reliable.

Hmmm... Fun and reliable, and enough power to go 95.  Is there any reason not to love a bike like that?
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Offline drums4money

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Re: First 'Scoot'
« Reply #35 on: November 23, 2015, 08:44:25 PM »

one of these circa 1988/1999
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Re: First 'Scoot'
« Reply #36 on: November 23, 2015, 10:53:51 PM »
I can understand that, DFM.  I hope you still have it.  The Ninja 250 is a heck of a nice motorcycle for beginners or old timers alike.  I bought a 10 year old one this year, so my daughter would have something to learn on and I love it myself.
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Offline SmithSwede

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Re: First 'Scoot'
« Reply #37 on: November 23, 2015, 11:13:48 PM »
Yamaha RD 350
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